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Is losing one stitch post-two bone grafts okay?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my wisdom teeth out. They said I had two bone grafts placed on both lower sides. I also got stitches in place. Well, today, I felt one stitch come out. Is it too early? Is it bad? They did not go over bone grafts with me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you upload a picture of the wound, I can help you if they have placed a bone graft or not. Your pain seems psychological and has nothing to do with the healing socket. Yes, the suture displacement is too early; four days is the least time ... Read Full »
How to know if my tooth extraction site is healing properly?
Query: Hello doctor, My right and left upper fourth teeth (14 and 24) were removed one week ago. The pain level is moderate, there is not much bleeding, gums are not swollen or painful, it is not red, but I can feel some discomfort. This is my first experience with extractions, and I am unsure about t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The mold you are referring to is the blood clot inside the wound. The blood clot appears greyish-yellow inside the mouth due to constant salivation, and it is perfectly normal. Not to touch the wound with anything for a couple of days to allow better healing. Continue sa... Read Full »
How to treat dry socket effectively?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an extraction of 6, 7, 8 and 9 yesterday. When I got an excruciating pain at night, I went back to the dentist, and the doctor told me that I have a dry socket in 6 and 7. So she placed a pack over it. But less than eight hours, the pack came out, and I started to have pain again. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a dry socket in 6 and 7. It takes time to have good healing. In case of dry socket, socket dressing is an effective treatment. It helps to have fast healing, prevent sockets from having food debris, and it relieves pain. This is the best treatment followed to t... Read Full »